Star Valor

Star Valor drops you into a procedurally generated galaxy where humanity is the underclass under alien rulers. You pick a starting ship, then chase credits any way the game allows: mining asteroids, running cargo between stations, salvaging wrecks, hunting pirate bounties, completing faction missions, or turning pirate yourself.

The character system layers experience, skill points and unlockable perks on top of a deep ship customization pool: over 190 equipment pieces, 100-plus ships across fighter to battleship classes, and a crafting system that lets you build weapons from scavenged materials with custom modifiers. Crew and gunner hires let larger ships actually be operated, and signing captains turns you into a fleet commander directing escorts in combat.

Six factions push their own agendas across the sandbox, going to war with each other and dragging you in depending on alliances. A main story quest spans the galaxy alongside a procedural quest generator, and a dedicated arena mode strips everything out for combat-only wave runs. Galaxy size is configurable at new-game start.